January 2010

Auspicious colours for your home

The five elements used in Feng Shui correspond to certain colours.

Colours play a significant role in our world. Apart from adding depth, clarity and sensuality to what we see, they have long been recognised by Fen Shui masters as vital aspects to our well-being. With the help of a Feng Shui consultant, Nippon Paint has identified auspicious colours for 2011.

Colours and the elements
The five elements used in Feng Shui correspond to certain colours. Using these colours enhances and energises the qualities of the element.

Your Feng Shui colours are determined by your "Gua Number" and "Bazi Element". You can determine your own Gua number and auspicious colours by visiting www.nipponpaint.com.my. There is an application available that easily determines your Gua number and auspicious colours for 2011 to help enhance your wealth, family, health, love, career and education.

"What's Your 2011 Auspicious Colour?" online application
You can use the online application on www.nipponpaint.com.my to find out your auspicious colour. All you have to do is provide your name, date of birth, gender to determine your Gua number. The auspicious colours will then be provided.

You can also find out how to apply these auspicious colours onto your wall with the Nippon Paint's free Colour Scheme Services.

Harmonising your home, beautifying your life
With the help of a Feng Shui master, Nippon Paint has identified six aspects of life that you can enhance that will lead to a more harmonious, healthier and prosperous life. These six aspects are focused in specific areas of your home.

Enhance your living space by identifying your Gua Number.

Taking Gua Number 6 as an example:
Wealth: Exterior
A man's home is his castle.The exterior of your home is like the walls that protect you and your family, your health and wealth. Colours suited to enhance the wealth of Gua 6 individuals are yellow and earth hues. Strengthen your positive Qi with the recommended colours to enjoy greater security.

Love: Master Bedroom
The room is where love is centred. A harmonious mix of your personal Feng Shui colours will help energise your emotions. An abundance of love will promote a joyous relationship and reduce friction between couples. Colour suited to enhance the love aspect of Gua 6 individuals are wood tones line brown and green.

Family: Living Room
The living room is where your family gathers, decorating this with correct Feng Shui colours will generate positive Qi. Metal hues like white and grey are suited for Gua 6 individuals. This will create harmony and happiness amoung your loved ones.

Find out what is the most suitable colour scheme for your home.

Gua Number 7:
Health: Dining Area
Earthy hues are suited for Gua 7 individual's dining area to promote health. Because health is as important as wealth, colours that harmonise with your personal Feng Shui audit will enhance the well-being of your family. Balancing the flow of Qi also enhances longevity.

Career: Study Area or Office
The flow of positive energy can be improved with proper colours. Earth tones promote good Qi within the study or working area for Gua 7 individuals. These good Qi also enhances the balance between energy and calm, for better clarity of thinking.

Education: Children's Room
Chidlren require more energy in order to develop the wisdom and skills needed for academic success. Orangey hues are suited for Gua 7 kids. Paint your children's room with the recommended colours for more propitious Feng Shui.

Why not turn your luck around this year by refurbishing your wall colours with the right auspicious colour. Since your auspicious colours are determined by your Gua number, use Nippon's online application to determine your Gua number and auspicious colours.

For details, visit www.nipponpain.com.my

This month, get free Colour Scheme Services via "What's Your 2011 Auspicious Colour?" online application.

Let the colour experts help you select auspicious colour scheme for your home interior and exterior.

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